Superbowl LIX

[claret wizard]

I know there’s the NFL Competition thread, but the Superbowl deserves its own tonight.

Chiefs (again) for me. I’m not a Chiefs fan but have seen them a couple of times in the last view years during trips to the USA. The latest when they clinched the Division against the Chargers at Arrowhead. Thought the Chargers were the better team that night as well. I do think this will come down to turnovers, and think Hurts will give the ball up more than Mahomes. A long night ahead!

[jos]

LIX?

Is that Roman numerals?

Sorry, I don’t follow NFL

[Devils_Advocate]

LIX?

Is that Roman numerals?

Sorry, I don’t follow NFL

Yes, it translates to 61 with L=50, I = 1 and X =10. If you add them all together you get the number so 50+1+10 = 61

[Milltown1882]

Chiefs by 7 I reckon. Hopefully the comms won’t be a night of what’s Taylor Swift doing now like last year was.

[billyhamilton82]

Yes, it translates to 61 with L=50, I = 1 and X =10. If you add them all together you get the number so 50+1+10 = 61

59

[claret wizard]

Yes, it translates to 61 with L=50, I = 1 and X =10. If you add them all together you get the number so 50+1+10 = 61

59, 61 would be LXI. If a smaller letter appears before a bigger one you take it away from the larger letter. So IX is 9, whereas XI is 11.

No idea why they number the Superbowls in Roman Numerals, but they do.

[PhiladelphiaChris]

Real atmosphere brewing here,i think the Eagles will win. I support the Giants but think the Eagles will be to much for the Chiefs

[JohnMac]

Yes, it translates to 61 with L=50, I = 1 and X =10. If you add them all together you get the number so 50+1+10 = 61

You naughty devil!

[Poulton-le-Claret]

Not a fan of either team, but hoping the Eagles can mix it up. I think it will be the Chiefs though, like Real Madrid in the CL, they just turn up for the big games and find a way to win.

[Poulton-le-Claret]

I can't watch it live tonight, anyone know if there is a re-run at a certain time tomorrow without spoilers?

[Buxtonclaret]

DA lixing up the wrong parts again.

[dougcollins]

Eagles!

Couldn't do with the Chiefs winning three, they're annoying enough already.

[Bosscat]

Yes, it translates to 61 with L=50, I = 1 and X =10. If you add them all together you get the number so 50+1+10 = 61

good cast for a change

[dougcollins]

Advocatus Diabole.

[Bosscat]

Was always a Sunday treat as kids getting to Lix the Bowl when our Mum was baking

[ISpeds00]

Cameras focused on celebrities for 2 hours
A game that stops and starts more than a broken tap
And Yanks
No ta

[Vegas Claret]

One of my best mates is a Plymouth and Eagles fan, born in Plymouth spent a large part of his life living in the US in Philly. He's having a good day so far. Despite their record I've not been too impressed with Kansas this season but Mahomes is a different level to the rest. Too close to call

[Cajun]

Have to put "Come on You Clarets" on hold for the evening as it's "Go Birds" all the way here - despite me having always been a New Orleans Saints fan. Expecting a loud and raucous night in the surrounding area if the Eagles win. Beers ready, snacks ready, and off to my son's house shortly to watch the game, and hope Clarets following the NFL enjoy the it.

[dvalley69]

I know there’s the NFL Competition thread, but the Superbowl deserves its own tonight.

Chiefs (again) for me. I’m not a Chiefs fan but have seen them a couple of times in the last view years during trips to the USA. The latest when they clinched the Division against the Chargers at Arrowhead. Thought the Chargers were the better team that night as well. I do think this will come down to turnovers, and think Hurts will give the ball up more than Mahomes. A long night ahead!

Hi Wizard. I would love to go over the pond and see a few games across a weekend or two! How does one go about getting tickets? Any info or internet links would be most welcome. Thanks.

[GetIntoEm]

Couldn't think of a more boring match up.

I'll watch the first half then need to head to bed

[dvalley69]

Too close to call. I said Chiefs in the other thread last week, but gonna say Eagles now in this one!! lol

[GetIntoEm]

Cameras focused on celebrities for 2 hours
A game that stops and starts more than a broken tap
And Yanks
No ta

Spoken like someone who has known idea about the sport. Proper bingo card comment

[Milltown1882]

Hi Wizard. I would love to go over the pond and see a few games across a weekend or two! How does one go about getting tickets? Any info or internet links would be most welcome. Thanks.

I’ve been to games at New York, Miami, LA and Orlando and always used Ticketmaster for them, never went wrong.

[dvalley69]

I’ve been to games at New York, Miami, LA and Orlando and always used Ticketmaster for them, never went wrong.

Nice, Milton. How far in advance are they usually on sale in general? Does it depend on the team or is there some sort of standard?

[CBT]

This build up will never beat the turf pre game light show

[Colburn_Claret]

Fly Eagles Fly......

[claret wizard]

Hi Wizard. I would love to go over the pond and see a few games across a weekend or two! How does one go about getting tickets? Any info or internet links would be most welcome. Thanks.

As with all things in the USA, throw enough money at it and the problem is solved. For high demand/sold out games then I tend to use Stubhub. You can access the Ireland site over here to purchase. Been to the 49ers, Chargers, Packers and Chiefs in the last few years.

[claret wizard]

Chiefs already getting the 50/50 calls.

[edlass]

That 4th and 2 play involved a familiar looking football kind of dive from the chiefs defender. He went straight down with a touch.

[claret wizard]

That levels up the bad calls.

[Colburn_Claret]

That throw deserved a TD, but hopefully it's only delayed

[dvalley69]

Sloppy opening quarter from KC, with the Eagles looking much stronger so far.

[Somethingfishy]

Mahomes looks more concerned in keeping his run of no interceptions rather than making the big plays. That low incomplete pass to Kelce on 3rd down a prime example.

[CoolClaret]

Spags coming up trumps on 3rd down but man, KC really need to get their offense going.

[Somethingfishy]

Well...that's his interception record gone..298 passes since his last interception. Mahomes is having a mare.

[Vegas Claret]

absolute slaughter so far, KC can't match the Philly physicality.

[claret wizard]

No close ups of Taylor Swift is an upside of a KC drubbing.

[karatekid]

Is any of this written in English?

[Somethingfishy]

This is going to need some turnaround in the 2nd half. The Eagles defense is all over KC.

[CoolClaret]

Famous last words but... game over imo.

[Somethingfishy]

Famous last words but... game over imo.

I was going to say that but this is Mahomes. However I think the Eagles have the KC offensive lines number too and he's not even getting the protection.

[claret wizard]

14 total yards, 1 first down. That’ll be some hole to climb out of.

[Milltown1882]

Famous last words but... game over imo.

Falcons Patriots was a radical turnaround. This Eagles side is far too drilled to let this slip though.

[claret wizard]

So with this punt it’ll mean the Eagles will have more first half points than the Chiefs have yards.

[dvalley69]

I'm speechless! Talk about not showing up. It's like watching Plymouth 0-5 Burnley at HT, but it's the FA Cup final and Plymouth have won the last 2 finals and are looking to be considered the best team ever in the competition! WTF!

[CoolClaret]

Falcons Patriots was a radical turnaround. This Eagles side is far too drilled to let this slip though.

Yep, they're too good.

Mahomes looks off it as well; I think his ankle is playing up. He looks anxious/frantic out there.

[Milltown1882]

I’ve had throat operations less painful than that half time ‘show’.

[Bfc]

What’s the actual score.

[claret wizard]

Chiefs 0:24 Eagles

[dvalley69]

I’ve had throat operations less painful than that half time ‘show’.

Agreed. Was really looking forward to it, as I liked the little I'd heard of him, but that was dull. Give me Dre & friends' last season any day.